Why Am I Still Single?
Check Edgar is single and has been searching for the special one for decades. He is charming, intelligent, and humorous, and his bass voice is so seductive that it would cause any woman to fall in love. So, the question is, why is he still single? Why Am I Still Single? is a comedy podcasts Nigeria gem created and hosted by Check Edgar. A charming, intelligent, and ridiculously funny Lagos storyteller who has been searching for love for decades. Each episode dives into Edgar’s real-life dating stories: the good, the bad, the embarrassing, and the ones that go viral for all the wrong reasons. This show is built on African storytelling at its finest, mixing humor, honesty, and relatable relationship chaos that keeps it among the most talked-about Nigerian podcasts. Edgar also brings in friends, fellow singles, and Lagos characters to explore why so many people are still searching for love in Nigeria. Whether you’re here for laughter, relationship insight, or pure entertainment, this is one of the best podcasts in Nigeria for anyone who enjoys hilarious storytelling podcasts Africa-wide. And remember, this podcast ends the day Edgar gets married… if that ever happens.
Episodes
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In this hilarious, awkward, and absolutely chaotic episode of Why Am I Still Single?, I share the unbelievable story of how a simple Valentine's Day date turned into a 30-minute wardrobe nightmare. What was supposed to be a romantic home date with Netflix, jollof rice, and maybe even "the do" quickly spiralled into hiding like a criminal, facing a surprise law examination, a...
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In this hilarious, chaotic, and entrepreneurial episode of Why Am I Still Single?, I share the unbelievable story of how I became Lagos's most unlikely Christmas delivery man. What was supposed to be a simple side hustle selling 50 chickens for Christmas quickly turned into house-to-house chaos, awkward encounters, and an unexpected marriage proposal.
From customers who thought meeting...
What would you do if someone you once liked disappeared from your life… and then returned years later with a child calling you Dad?
In this hilarious and chaotic episode of Why Am I Still Single?, Nigerian comedian and storyteller Check Edgar shares one of the wildest stories of his dating life. What started as a simple car accident in Lagos in 2021 turned into unexpected chemistry, weekend football dates, a sudden disappearance and...
This episode features my appearance on the So Nigerian Podcast, where we discuss the realities of being a Lagos bachelor—dating challenges, relationship dynamics, friendzone signals, awkward encounters, and the chaotic but hilarious world of love in Lagos.
The conversation covers ideal Lagos dates, why people struggle to find love in the city, and whether cheating can ever be considered a “mistake.” I also share some of my funn...
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In this hilarious, chaotic, and action-packed episode of Why Am I Still Single?, I share the unbelievable story of how a simple cinema date turned into a full Lagos blockbuster. What was supposed to be a cute Superman movie outing quickly escalated into loud laughter, flying popcorn, insults, threats, and three angry men waiting for me outside like final-boss villains.
From m...
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In this hilarious yet shocking episode of Why Am I Still Single?, Edgar shares the unbelievable story of how a simple phone call turned him into a fake “Doctor Chris.” What started as a harmless mix-up quickly spiralled into confusion, heartbreak, and near-arrest levels of embarrassment!
From phone therapy sessions to emotional misdiagnosis, Edgar finds himself tangled in the wildest romantic m...
In this hilarious and chaotic episode of “Why Am I Still Single?”, Edgar takes us to a red cup party he had no business attending. What starts as a night of fake smiles, bad traffic, and Star Radler quickly turns into unexpected romance — and then a full-blown crime scene.
After meeting a gorgeous lady named Niffy, everything seems perfect… until she asks Edgar to watch her phone while she goes to the restroom. Minutes later, the ph...
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Today’s episode is called “Mary Magdalene.” And no, not the one from the Bible… but close. This is the story of a woman who almost turned our first date into a full-blown deliverance service.
From asking me whether God knows me, to pulling out a big leather Bible at a restaurant, to making me sit through fasting, Bible study, and a prayer that nearly called down fire on my jollof rice. Mary wa...
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This episode starts with me in bed, dreaming of food because I’m fasting. Only for one loud Lagos bus horn to drag me back to reality. I look out the window, and boom… a moving truck. A new tenant. My dad did mention someone was coming, but I didn’t know it would be her.
Her name is Ada. Pretty. Glasses. Smart. Funny. The kind of neighbour you immediately start planning fake landlord lines for...
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Welcome to another special episode of Why Am I Still Single? – and this one? This one is all about YOU, my amazing CheckMates!
Today’s episode is titled TGIF 3, and it’s our way of celebrating the love, laughter, and support you’ve been giving this podcast. I’ll be diving into your funniest emails, wildest DMs, and most unexpected voice notes—you people never fail to shock me.
Plus, I’ve got B...
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Welcome to another painfully honest episode of Why Am I Still Single? and this one? This one might just leave you staring at your ceiling at 2 a.m., thinking about the one that got away.
Today’s episode is titled “T Junction”, but it’s not about cars or traffic. It’s about life, choices… and the kind of crossroads that can change everything.
In this episode, I take you into the story of a woman...
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Welcome to another painfully hilarious episode of Why Am I Still Single? and this one? This one will leave your heart in your mouth and your pride in the gutter.
Today’s episode is titled “Friendzone” but not just any kind of friendzone. I’m talking about the kind where she cries on your chest… and then calls you her big brother. 😭
In this episode, I take you deep into the trenches of emotio...
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Welcome to another painfully hilarious episode of Why Am I Still Single? and this one? This one will make you side-eye every fork and knife in your kitchen drawer.
Today’s episode is titled “Fork & Knife”, and it’s not just about cutlery. It’s about shame, class, and how turkey wings ruined my love life.
In this episode, I walk you through the most awkward date I’ve ever had with a fine ba...
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In this explosive episode of Why Am I Still Single?, I take you back to 2020, the year I thought I was rising... until someone tried to ruin me with a sex tape I didn’t even know existed.
It started with a DM. A guy claiming I slept with his girlfriend. Then he said he had footage. Then he asked for 1 million naira or he’d leak it.
Now, here’s the twist, at the time, I was still a virgin.
What fol...
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Welcome to another mind-bending episode of Why Am I Still Single? and today, we’re entering the wild, deceptive world of Liars.
This episode is titled "Lila the LION", and trust me, the name fits. I’m breaking down the four types of liars you’ll meet in the dating jungle: The White Lie (they lie for peace), The Black Lie (they lie for gain), The Linus (they lie out ...
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This episode? E go touch you.
In Prom Queen, I take you back to secondary school — back when love was sweet, pride was loud, and Michael wore shoes that had light.
This is the true story of how I thought I was in love with the finest girl in class, Tobi. She chose me. Took me to the secretary. Made me her prom date. But on the night of our school prom, something happened… something I’ve never ...
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Welcome to another explosive and unforgettable episode of Why Am I Still Single? Today’s episode is titled Point and Kill, and no, it’s not about Fish… or an action film!
In this wild story, a simple game night turns into chaos, betrayal, and a full-blown lounge fight involving heartbreak, jealousy, and one suspiciously fast slap from a random boyfriend. What started as harmless fun with f...
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First of all, I AM BACK!!! In this spicy and unforgettable episode of Why Am I Still Single?, Check Edgar shares the wild story of falling for an Oyinbo girl who turned his world upside down — and not in a good way.
From expensive dates to unexpected "adult adventures," Edgar’s trip through love and culture shock shows exactly why Nigerian women will always be number one in his heart...
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Welcome to another episode of Why Am I Still Single?—and today, we’re diving into the treacherous world of long-distance relationships. Or as I like to call it, “How to Date Someone Who’s Always in Another Time Zone—Physically and Emotionally.”
Once upon a wedding, I met someone special. Sparks flew, numbers were exchanged, and before I knew it, I was in a long-distance relationship. But appar...
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Welcome to another episode of Why Am I Still Single?—and today, we’re diving into Valentine’s Day trauma.
For years, my Valentine’s gift exchange was nothing short of a national embarrassment. While other guys were getting PS5s, designer perfumes, and surprise trips, my love life felt like a cruel social experiment. My gifts? A pack of Cabin biscuits (yes, dry biscuits with no drink), a tube o...
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